Chabeb El Batroun Roll Past Beirut, 97-73
In a dominant D1M performance at Chabeb El Batroun, Chabeb El Batroun dismantled Beirut 97-73 on Wednesday, February 4. Desmond Washington led the charge for Chabeb El Batroun with a game-high 29 points and 9 rebounds. Chabeb El Batroun built a commanding lead of up to 28 points and never looked back.
Chabeb El Batroun took a 48-31 lead into halftime. The fourth quarter was the decisive stretch, with Chabeb El Batroun outscoring their opponents 27-13 to swing the momentum in their favor.
The game featured several highlight plays. D. Hall (Chabeb El Batroun) threw down a powerful dunk in the first quarter, one of 3 dunks in the game. K. Kozah (Chabeb El Batroun) connected from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. D. Washington was a force on the defensive end with 6 blocks.
Desmond Washington was the undeniable star of the game, finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists in 40 minutes of action. He shot 9-of-16 (56%) from the field, 5-of-9 (56%) from three-point range, 6-of-7 (86%) from the free-throw line. The team was a remarkable +24 with him on the floor. Darious Hall provided valuable support with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. Karl Kozah also chipped in with 19 points off the starting lineup.
Chabeb El Batroun also generated 30 fast-break points, capitalizing on every opportunity.
Chabeb El Batroun held a significant edge in field goal shooting at 50% compared to Beirut's 37%. Chabeb El Batroun also had the advantage at the charity stripe, converting 25 free throws to Beirut's 15.
Chabeb El Batroun dominated the boards 47-34, including 11 offensive rebounds that led to extra possessions. Chabeb El Batroun was in control for much of the game, building a lead of up to 28 points.
Despite the result, Trayvion Jackson showed his quality for Beirut, contributing 20 points, 6 rebounds. Albert James English added 21 points, but their combined efforts were not enough to turn the tide.